Every day, tons of perfectly edible food end up in the trash. Meanwhile, in overlooked neighborhoods and forgotten communities, children, mothers, and grandmothers survive with whatever little they can find.

At Agape Hand, we know that the true driving force behind our impact is the people who make up this mission.

Doña Rosa is 76 years old and lives alone in a small community where food is often scarce.

On this Labor Day, at AGAPE HAND, we honor not only those with formal employment but also those who work simply to survive.

In a remote corner of the Peruvian Andes, where the cold bites through the bones and poverty is part of daily life, lives Juanita, an 85-year-old woman whose daily struggle is simply to survive.

High in the mountains, where extreme poverty and neglect are part of daily life, thousands of elderly people struggle to survive without access to food, medical care, or shelter.

Food waste is a global problem that affects the economy, the environment, and vulnerable communities. It is estimated that one-third of the food produced worldwide is wasted, while millions of people suffer from hunger.

When we think of hunger, we often picture malnourished children. But we forget about the most vulnerable—our elderly.

Imagine having nothing to eat today. You open your pantry, and it’s empty. Your children are hungry, and you don’t know how to feed them.

At Agape Hand, we believe that true compassion is not only expressed through immediate help, but in building a strong, transformative support network that empowers people to overcome their challenges and achieve a better future.